STUDY: EXTRA FOLIC ACID MAY PROTECT BRAIN
High-dose folic acid pills -- providing as much of the nutrient as 2.5 pounds of strawberries -- might help slow the cognitive decline of aging.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/06/21/folic...n.ap/index.html
Great information. I learned about folic acid when I was expecting my first child, and studied it when I was certifying for childbirth educator. FOlic acid is one of our modern "miracle drugs" -- it seems to be a great booster for overall health. Now we find that it's effective in this important area as well -- brain function! I think it's good news for many, many people.
Roz
Food sources of folic acid:
* Beans and legumes
* Citrus fruits and juices
* Wheat bran and other whole grains
* Dark green leafy vegetables
* Poultry, pork, shellfish
* Liver
For further info see:
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002408.htm